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The cost of independent living in Mekee is about $2,629 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 97 options.

Read 558 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Dubuque, Asbury and Manchester.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Valley Apartments is nestled in the beautiful Mississippi River valley, close to natural areas and outdoor activities. Capture the special small town feeling at this one-bedroom apartment community. Enjoy the conveniences of indoor mail service, laundry facilities and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Morningside Assisted Living provides quality living solutions to seniors in south central Wisconsin. Morningside offers assisted living services to seniors who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care in their day-to-day lives. Located in the charming community of...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Only minutes from Dubuque and historic Galena, Village Green is located on a quiet street and offers independent living in the comfort of a small town atmosphere. Enjoy a community with indoor mail delivery, planned social activities, and laundry facilities. Small pets...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Platteville, these beautifully designed and decorated apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Jenor Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, and social activities in the community room,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Platteville is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Maquoketa, Iowa, Hurst Hotel Apartments offer senior citizens independent and assisted living. These apartments offer more than just a place for your loved one to rest their head, Hurst Hotel Apartments presents a setting that fosters interaction and a community feel. There is a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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It's good they really like it. They do a real good job. They really like how friendly the staff are too. The food is fine. The price was a little higher but his wife can walk to visit him so the location...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer Independent Living Apts., Assisted Living Apts., & Memory Care Unit on a beautifully landscaped setting in a planned communityand a quiet neighborhood near shopping, medical clinics, & churches. On the grounds there are walking paths & Outdoor patios. The property has...

Cost of independent living in Mekee, IA

The average cost of senior living in Mekee is $2,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dyersville, IA with an average of $2,629 per month.

Independent living costs in Mekee, IA, vs. state and national averages

Mekee, IA
$2,629/mo
$2,925/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Mekee, IA, vs. other senior living options

$6,553/mo
Independent Living
$2,629/mo

Independent living costs in Mekee, IA, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,939/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,437/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,338/mo

Senior living costs in Mekee vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mekee, IA
Column state: Iowa
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMekee, IAIowaU.S.
Independent Living$2,629/mo$2,925/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,939/mo$5,505/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,553/mo$6,921/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mekee, IA:$2,629/mo
Iowa:$2,925/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mekee, IA:$4,939/mo
Iowa:$5,505/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mekee, IA:$6,553/mo
Iowa:$6,921/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mekee, IA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mekee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Mekee, IA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mekee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mekee, IA$2,786/mo$2,944/mo-5.4%
Iowa$2,512/mo$2,538/mo-1.0%
National$2,954/mo$2,841/mo+4.0%
Mekee, IA
2024 average cost:$2,786/mo
2023 average cost:$2,944/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
Iowa
2024 average cost:$2,512/mo
2023 average cost:$2,538/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,954/mo
2023 average cost:$2,841/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mekee

Recent reviews for independent living in Mekee

Boyson Heights Senior Living in Cedar Rapids, IA

5.0
The staff is very easy to work with. They treat our father with respect and seem to really care about him. We can call anytime and get any questions answered. His room is always clean. We had his 90th birthday family party at the facility, which worked out wonderfully. We would definitely ...
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Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Mekee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mekee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mekee, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mekee independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mekee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mekee, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mekee independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mekee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mekee, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mekee independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Mekee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mekee, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Corridor Crossing, Grand Living at Indian Creek and Emery Place Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mekee, Iowa. See full list of communities.
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